
New Directions, Richard Perla, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, SAP


Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Anthem | Elevance
- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- L. A. Cares, Care First
- Magellan
- Medi-Cal
- MHN | Health Net
- Optima
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT27425
- Certificate from American Counseling Association 2018
- Certificate from American Substance Abuse Provider Substance Abuse Professional / 2016
- Attended California State University, Fullerton
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Substance Use
- Domestic Violence
- Parenting
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Codependency
- Court ordered and voluntary programs
- D.O.T.,Substance Abuse Evaluations
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Testing and Evaluation
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Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
Groups
Parenting

This group is for individuals needing to complete, DCFS, court or probation requirements. It varies in length from 10 to 52 sessions. Please call for enrollment information. 562-943-6000. We have Monday evening and Saturday morning classes. Proof of enrollment and completion certificates are provided.
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La Mirada
12627 B Santa Gertrudes Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
Domestic Violence and Anger Management

This group meets the court and probation requirements. Group is 52 weeks. Voluntary clients may attend the amount of sessions they desire. See www.newdirectionshome.com for more info. We also provide victim counseling and support groups. Parenting groups are offered for court orders and voluntary. Days vary, please call for a schedule. Saturday morning classes too.562-943-6000
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New Directions
12627 B Santa Gertrudes Ave
5849 B Westminster Blvd, Westminster, Ca, 92683
La Mirada, CA 90638
Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Education andTreatment

Outpatient treatment, group and individual counseling, and family support. Free for youths 12-20years old. Recovery support and early intervention. Comprehensive program to stop the addiction. Meetings 1-3 times weekly depending upon need.
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New Directions
12627 B Santa Gertrudes Ave
La Mirada, CA 90638
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